Matt’s Mishmash Podcast

Episode 007 My 31 Favorite Dark Movies of the Past 31 Years

In episode 007, and in honor of Halloween, I take a look at my 31 favorite dark movies from the past 31 years.

Episode 006 Interview with I’m Possible Skills Trainer & D-1 Girl Dad Garry Linton

In Episode 006, I got to sit down with HoopLab I'm Possible Skills Trainer, Garry Linton, to discuss the challenges of raising a young athlete with college or professional aspirations. Garry was kind enough to share his perspectives as a father of a Division 1 scholarship earning basketball daughter, and also as a former coach and current skills enhancement trainer.
 
During our talk, we covered a multitude of topics ranging from common mistakes parents make as they try to guide their children along their athletic paths, the importance of building a social media brand amid the college recruiting process, and the invaluable, intangible benefits of encouraging our children to discover and build passions that go beyond the court.
 
Garry is a powerful advocate for girls' basketball, a dedicated skills trainer, a devoted father, and a multitalented student of life whose creative abilities are surpassed by only his vision and desire to help others to achieve their dreams.

Episode 005 NBA Skills Enhancement Trainer Zach Leach

In today's episode, I share an interview I conducted with NBA Skills Enhancement Trainer Zach Leach. We discussed everything from the varying challenges of training both children and professional basketball players to the importance of skills enhancement in the development of modern athletes.Zach is an expert in the field of skills enhancement who has worked with clients ranging from current NBA players such as Victor Oladipo and Karl-Anthony Towns and Division I players from the University of Kentucky and other schools of note, to international players from as far off as Israel and Jamaica. He runs a successful skills training business out of Freehold, New Jersey, and co-hosts the popular podcast Dishin' Dimes with his co-trainer, Garry Linton. 

Episode 004 Taking the You out of Youth Sports

In episode 004 of the Mishmash Podcast, I take a solo exploration into the world of youth sports. Plenty has been written and said about how parents are ruining youth sports, but I don't think it has to be that way. As a former player and coach, and present parent and fan of my own kids' teams, I've accrued a wealth of observations that I use as a foundation for, what I believe, is a great way to help parents to shift their focus back onto their children and remove themselves from the equation, all while maximizing their enjoyment of their kids' respective sports.

Episode 003 Interview with the Photographer: The PhotoCosma Chronicle

In episode 003, I discuss how I went from a fledgling writer to being part of a global creative community and how I achieved my bucket list goal of having my books read on (nearly) every continent (damn you, Antarctica!). Best of all--I get to share my interview with one of the world's greatest photographers...who lives in Transylvania!
Tune in to hear the stories behind Andrei Cosma's epic photographs and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Cosma brothers' creative process.

Episode 002 Music Is Magic

In episode two, I explore what is arguably my biggest passion: music.Topics covered include the importance of exposing kids to a variety of music, sharing my passion for music with my own kids, and, what might just be my most embarrassing musical purchase!I also have the first ever guest to the Mishmash Podcast--Mr. Lukas O'Connor! Lukas is a 13 year old music superfan who shares his passion for some of the heavier genres as well as anecdotes from the many live shows that he has attended with his parents. His genuine love of music is inspiring and contagious--I see big things happening for him down the road!

Episode 001 This Is Your Pilot Speaking

The pilot episode of Matt's Mishmash Podcast introduces host and author, Matthew John Benecke, and includes a St. Patrick's Day story you won't want to miss!